T HE CROSS+ROADS F ROM FATHER GEORGE W E NEED TO KNOW OUR DESTINATION

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1 Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 60 Traverse Road Newport News VA Volume 14, Issue #3 April 2013 T HE CROSS+ROADS INSIDE THIS ISSUE: April Sundays 2-5 Through the Bible A Z Registry/ Announcements 5 6 Clubs & Community 7 Youth Corner 8 St. John Oratorical 9 PC Minutes Calendar 11 Hi-Lites Sundays of Great and Holy Lent Stewardship Ministry Report IOCC Benefit Walk/Run Welcome Sunday April 14 AHEPA Golf Classic June 12 Tsourekia on sale now F ROM FATHER GEORGE W E NEED TO KNOW OUR DESTINATION Father Alexander Schmemann of Blessed memory writes in the first sentence of his classic book Great Lent Journey to Pascha the following when a man leaves on a journey, he must know where he is going. This clearly describes Great and Holy Lent for all Orthodox Christians. This journey begins with our own self-examination, a period of time of which we all need to take a good hard look at ourselves and not be so quick in judging others. The destination that we are seeking is our celebrating the Lord s victory over death. The services of Great and Holy Lent afford all of us the necessary settings in participating in the selected readings of the Church. How wonderful it is to see and hear our faithful participating in the readings of these services. How uplifting it is when we are all reading the prayer of Saint Ephrem the Syrian, the prayer that serves as our check list for our individual Lenten efforts, which helps us stray away from spiritual diseases which have shaped our lives. The words of this prayer help us understand how Christ restores wholeness in us and helps lead us back to Him of whom we have strayed away from. The Lenten journey gives us all a great deal of time, a period of time of which we cannot waste. It is bad enough that we waste time throughout the year, but during Great and Holy Lent we must seize the opportunity in bettering ourselves as a Community of Christ. The first quarter of 2013 has come and gone, have we looked at our progress as Orthodox Christians, or have we spent too much time judging others? Let us all prepare to enter in Communion with Him who will suffer on the Cross for our redemption. S UNDAY OF ORTHODOXY AND GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY Our Parish, Sunday School, Greek School and Hellenic Youth Dancers celebrated the Sunday of Orthodoxy and Greek Independence Day on Sunday, March 24.

2 The Cross+Roads Page 2 A PRIL SUNDAYS Glory Be To God Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 60 Traverse Road Newport News VA Phone (757) Fax (757) Addresses: priest@ office@ parishcouncil@ youthdirector@ webmaster@ admin@ schgochurch.va.goarch.org yourparishcouncil@hotmail.com Office Hours Monday Through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Priest Father George Chioros Work Home Mobile frgchioros@aol.com Parish Council John Dermanis, President Bobby Vidakis, Vice Pres. Michael Chalkias, Treasurer Frank Peri, Assoc. Treas. Kent Paumier, Secretary Elias Doulgerakis Bobby Garofalis Roger Headrick Jason Holbrook Butch Kyprianides Zena Mageras Chanter John Siokis, Harry Fotiou Choir Director Renee Root Youth Director Christina Thames Office Secretary Tasia Savrides Archdiocese on the web Apolytikion of the Church He beheld the image of Your Cross in the Heavens and, as Paul, he too did not receive the call from men. Your Apostle among Kings placed the care of the Royal City in Your hands. Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O only Loving Lord, keep it ever in peace. APRIL 7 EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 GOSPEL READING Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 Sunday of the Holy Cross The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny P ARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS Philoptochos Dottie Andre, President Religious Education Aleksandra Garofalis, Administrative Director Frances Tsimplekis, Artistic Director Greek School Matina Mimikos, Paula Tofalli, Maria Pentakos Youth Ministry Christina Thames, Director Acolytes Barry Hendricks, Director JOY/HOPE Helen Micha, Director Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA) Sydney Galoozis, President himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." SAINTS AND FEASTS COMMEMORATED Sunday of the Holy Cross With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast. Copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved. Icon copyright Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The Holy Martyr Calliopius Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and Enlightener of North America Righteous Father Savvas the New of Kalymnos George, Bishop of Lesvos APOLYTIKION AND KONTAKION HYMNS Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Cross Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. Σώσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου καί ευλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοίς Βασιλεύσι κατά βαρβάρων δωρούμενος καί τό σόν φυλάττων διά τού Σταυρού σου πολίτευμα. Kent Paumier, Advisor Young Adult League (YAL) Anastasia Theodorogiannis, President Golden Hearts Chris Fotiou, President Order of AHEPA Newport News Butch Kypriandes, President Daughters of Penelope Tasia Savrides, President Hellenic Womens Penelope Society Helen Vaughn, President Hellenic Youth Dancers Bobby Garofalis, Director (Continued on page 3)

3 The Cross+Roads Page 3 Kontakion To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. WISDOM FROM THE CHURCH FATHERS And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must suffer this," but how? "If any man will come after me." St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339, 4th Century APRIL 14 EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20 GOSPEL READING Mark 9:17-31 SAINTS AND FEASTS COMMEMORATED Sunday of St. John Climacus The memory of this Saint is celebrated on March 30, where his biography may be found. He is celebrated today because his book, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, is a sure guide to the ascetic life, written by a great man of prayer experienced in all forms of the monastic polity; it teaches the seeker after salvation how to lay a sound foundation for his struggles, how to detect and war against each of the passions, how to avoid the snares laid by the demons, and how to rise from the rudimental virtues to the heights of Godlike love and humility. It is held in such high esteem that it is universally read in its entirety in monasteries during the Great Fast. Copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved. Icon copyright St. Isaac of Syria Skete. Aristarchus, Pudens, Trophimus the Apostles of the 70 Thomais the Martyr of Alexandria APOLYTIKION AND KONTAKION HYMNS Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Apolytikion for Sunday of St. John Climacus With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within you, your labors have borne fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have become a light, shining upon the world. O John, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls. - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. Kontakion To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. WISDOM FROM THE CHURCH FATHERS Seest thou how He now proceeds to lay beforehand in them the foundation of His doctrine about fasting?... See, at any rate, how many blessings spring from them both. For he that is praying as he ought, and fasting, hath not many wants, and he that hath not many wants, cannot be covetous;... St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century APRIL 21 EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14 GOSPEL READING Mark 10:32-45 SAINTS AND FEASTS COMMEMORATED Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness fortyseven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed. Copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved. Icon copyright Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The Holy Hieromartyr Januarius and Those With Him Our Holy Father Maximian, Patriarch of Constantinople Theodore the Holy Martyr & his mother Philippa of Perge Alexandra the Martyr APOLYTIKION AND KONTAKION HYMNS Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν, ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ. Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels. - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. Kontakion To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. WISDOM FROM THE CHURCH FATHERS But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross accomplished, not yet the grace of the Spirit given. But if (Continued on page 4)

4 The Cross+Roads Page 4 A PRIL SAINTS CONSTANTINE AND HELEN (Continued from page 3) thou wouldest learn their virtue, notice them after these things, and thou wilt see them superior to every passion. St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp ,403., 4th Century APRIL 28 EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9 GOSPEL READING John 12:1-18 SAINTS AND FEASTS COMMEMORATED Palm Sunday On Sunday, five days before the Passover of the Law, the Lord came from Bethany to Jerusalem. Sending two of His disciples to bring Him a foal of an ass, He sat thereon and entered into the city. When the multitude there heard that Jesus was coming, they straightway took up the branches of palm trees in their hands, and went forth to meet Him. Others spread their garments on the ground, and yet others cut branches from the trees and strewed them in the way that Jesus was to pass; and all of them together, especially the children, went before and after Him, crying out: "Hosanna: Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord, the King of Israel" (John 12:13). This is the radiant and glorious festival of our Lord's entry into Jerusalem that we celebrate today.the branches of the palm trees symbolize Christ's victory over the devil and death. The word Hosanna means "Save, I pray," or "Save, now." The foal of an ass, and Jesus' sitting thereon, and the fact that this animal was untamed and considered unclean according to the Law, signified the former uncleanness and wildness of the nations, and their subjection thereafter to the holy Law of the Gospel. Copyright Holy S TEWARDSHIP MINISTRY BY BARRY HENDRICKS Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved. Icon copyright Athanasius Clark. The Holy Nine Martyrs of Cyzicus Theocharus and Apostolus John the Martyr of Romania APOLYTIKION AND KONTAKION HYMNS Apolytikion for Palm Sunday O Christ our God, before Your Passion, You raised Lazarus from the dead to confirm the common Resurrection for all. Therefore, we carry the symbols of victory as did the youths, and we cry out to You, the victor over death, "Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. " - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. (Continued on page 5) The Stewardship Ministry, along with the Parish Council, would like to thank the 137 parishioners and parishioner families listed below for making an annual Stewardship pledge for 2013 (as of March 20, 2013). There are also 38 parishioners who have made a contribution this year, but haven t completed a Stewardship Commitment Form. We prayerfully request that all participants in the life of the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church submit their sacrificial gift commitments at their earliest convenience and help us reach our goal of 180 Commitment Forms. Stewardship Commitment Forms are available in the Church Office, the Narthex, and on the Church s website under the Stewardship link (both an online form or downloadable form). If you feel there is an error in the listing below, please contact the Church Office. Parishioners who completed a Stewardship Commitment Form for 2013: Helen Aaron George & Jacquelyn Anas Mary Anas Nick & Dottie Andre Tony & Marika Anthony Peter & Connie Antinopoulos Alike Asime Steve & Anthi Athas James Bailey Barney and Georgia Barnes Marina Becouvarakis Dean & Mary Ann BeLer Helen Bernhard Leroy & Joanne Bossetti James Botelis Renee Brown John & Phoebe Campbell Charles & Beth Campbell Sam & Angelike Canavos Chris & Tena Canavos Dean & Stacie Canavos Pete & Margaret Carter Michael & Melissa Chalkias Fr. George & Presv. Flora Chioros John Christou Irene Christou Ellie Costulis Peter & Beverly Daikos John & Tessie Dakis Robert Dimitri & Patricia Demson John Dermanis Kathy Dermanis Fr. Nicholas and Presv. Moscha Despotides Elias & Zoe Doulgerakis Sonja Eaton Faye Evans Darrell and Deema Fann Harry & Zoe Fotiou Ted & Jo Ellen Fotiou Teddy Fotiou Joseph Gregory Fotiou Kevin & Mariya Furtah Stavroula Gailey Abel & Christina Garcia Haralambos & Aleksandra Garofalis Alvin & Alexa Garrison Anastasius & Mary Georgalas Helen George Bill & Christine Georges Tom & Ourania Georges Angela Vallas Gionis Theo & Maria Gouletas Mary Graham Tom & Libby Grepiotis Maxine Grepiotis Anatol Grynewytsch Jesse & Evangelia Hanline Katherine Haramis Roger & Dina Headrick Barry & Ruth Hendricks Jason and Lea Holbrook George and Athena Ikonomou Socratis and Ifigenia Ikonomou Penelope Irwin Christopher and Elaine Jansen Lisa Jones William and Maria Kaoudis Daniel Kocic Michael Kokorelis Jay & Anastasia Krisik Angela Kritikos Polydefkis and Georgia Kypriandes Bret & Denise Landsdell Bobby & Jennifer Lappas Anna Mageras Zena Mageras Howard Mandeville Dimitrios and Maria Mantis Sylvia Marcin Pete and Athena Markos George Markos Mickey Markos Jimmy and Martha Matheos Nikolaos Matheos Nick and Kathy Matthews Sylvia Matthews Loula Maurakis John & Mary Michos Richard & Jette Mikita Matina Mimikos RaNetta Mitchum Maria Mitchum Mitchell & Alexandra Moore Gary and Helen Nicholls Viola Nicholls Jeanette Orlino John & Marianthe Palantzas Voula Panags Tike Panags Elizabeth Papas Arthur Parrous Kent & Georgene Paumier John Pawluk Frank & Stephanie Peri Cleo Pileggi Mary Pitsilides Thanos & Melissa Polizos Elizabeth Puckett Petra Radulovic Bill Ringas Scott and Renee' Root John and Agnes Samos Harry and Zelma Samos Anastasia Savrides Athena Savvas Pauline Schlim Helen Siokis Ioannis Siokis Douglas Smith Charita Stavrou Mircea and Alexandra Stirbet Pete and Dianne Sun Christina Thames Angelo & Nia Theodorogiannis Nicholas & Margaret Theodosakis John and Joanne Thomas Chris and Paula Tofalli Sotos and Panayiota Tofalli Joanna Vallas Greg & Christine Vassilakos Bobby and Maria Vidakis Nich and Barb Vlattas Nick and Voula Vretakis James and Victoria Woodbury Katherine Yeapanis Chris & Hope Zambas Vassilios & Katie Zisopoulos We also thank the following parishioners who have made a contribution this year, but haven t completed a Stewardship Commitment Form: Greg Bicouvaris John Bishop Olen and Hazel Bruce Andrew & Maria Call Chris & Anna Christopher Susan Constantinides John & Phyllis Costulis Joe & Helen Dennie Kurt & Paula Detweiler Guy & Holly Gilman Joan Hill Helen Kanelos Johnny & Rebecca Karatsikis Angelike Karatsikis Sam K. Khoshaba Brian and Cynthia Killough Marinos and Athena Kokolis Pete & Christina Kokolis Lycourgos & Pam Koliopoulos James Koumbaries Kiki Lappas Angelo & Niki Mageras Julia Malliarakis Zoe Marcopoulos Sharon Otero Paul Pantelis Brian & Jennifer Patrinely Katherine Patrinely Evangelos & Maria Petrou Randy & Karen Pingley Olympia Plethos Mel & Frances Polizos Samir & Katerina Sanbar Paul and Lamonia Schadow Kurt & Vicky Ann Smith Nick Stratas Mark and Ellen Thompson Nicholas A Vrettos

5 The Cross+Roads Page 5 (Continued from page 4) Συνταφέντες σοι διὰ τοῦ Βαπτίσματος, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, τῆς ἀθανάτου ζωῆς ἠξιώθημεν τῇ Ἀναστάσει σου, καὶ ἀνυμνοῦντες κράζομεν Ὡσαννὰ ἐν τοῖς ὑψίστοις, εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος, ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου. O Christ, Our God, we have been Buried with You through Baptism, and by Your Resurrection made worthy of Life immortal. Praising You, we cry out, "Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. Kontakion In Heaven, He is seated upon a Throne and on earth He rides upon a foal. O Christ our God, accept the praise of the Angels and the hymn of the Children who cry out to You, "Blessed are You who comes to recall Adam." - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved. WISDOM FROM THE CHURCH FATHERS But observe the wisdom of the Evangelist, how he is not ashamed to parade their former ignorance. That it was written they knew, that it was written of Him they knew not. For it would have offended them if He being a King were about to suffer such things, and be so betrayed. St. John Chrysostom, Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century ACOLYTES APRIL 21 Team A - Dean Chioros, Kostas Polyzos, Jorgie Polyzos, Christian Detweiler, Joseph Dennie, Yianni Tsimplekis, James St. Martin, Cris Campbell, Giorgios Petrakos APRIL 7 & 28 Team B - Brandon Pingley, Dominic Peri, Dean Peri, Hayden Hendricks, Michael Christou, Eyuel Theodros, Anthony Capobianco, Matthew Swanenburg, Johnny Gray APRIL 14 Team C - Dimitrios Konstantinou, Christos Konstantinou, Collin Patrinely, Ian Sadler, Georgios Haramis, Ethan Detweiler, Christopher Myers, Soterios Tofalli EPISTLE READERS April 7: Dianne Sun April 14: Dominic Peri April 21: Helen George April 28: Sheree & John Konstantinou REFRESHMENTS We thank all those parishioners who served as hosts during the month of March. The hosts for April are: April 7: Mr. Bill Ringas, Dr./Mrs. Scott Root, M/M John Sadler April 14: Mrs. Anita Rossano, M/M Harry Samos, M/ M John Samos April 21: M/M Dimitrios Sarantakos, M/M Marinos Sarantakos, M/M Nick Sarantakos, M/M Anthony Saras April 28: Mrs. Anastasia Savrides, Mrs. Athena Savvas,. Mrs. Pauline Schlim T HROUGH THE BIBLE A Z Sent by the Lord - Isaiah 6:8 Sent into the world John 17:18 Sent out by the Holy Spirit Acts 13:4 Sent to bind up the brokenhearted - Isaiah 61:1 Servant Matthew 10:24 Servant of Christ 2 Cor 11:23 Servant of the church Romans 16:1 Servants of the Most High God - Daniel 3:26 Serve God not mammon Luke 16:13 Serve the living and true God when you turn to God from idols 1 Thess. 1:9 Serve the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials Acts 20:19 Set apart - Deuteronomy 14:2

6 The Cross+Roads Page 6 C HURCH REGISTRY / ANNOUNCEMENTS BAPTISMS: The son of Michael Payton & Joanna Kallias was baptized in our Church on February 23 and was given the name Michael James by his godfather Iraklis Doulgerakis. The infant daughter of George and Colette Garofalis was baptized in our Church on March 3 and was given the name Ava Anastasia by her godparents Dr. Haralambos & Aleksandra Garofalis. The son of Abel Colocho-Garcia & Christina Baxevanis was baptized in our Church on March 17 and was given the name Iraklis Christopher by his godparents, Athena & Marinos Kokolis. We wish the very best to the newly-baptized children and extend our sincere congratulations to their parents, godparents, grandparents and their entire families. Na sas zisoun!!!!!! WEDDING: The marriage of Fotini Manolios & Paul Smith was solemnized in our Church on March 16. Russell & Stephanie Crosio were the koumbari. Our best wishes and sincere congratulations to the new couple. Na zisete!!!!!! RECENTLY ILL AND NEEDING OUR PRAYERS: We wish a speedy and complete recovery to our fellow parishioners and friends who have been ill and/or hospitalized recently: George Anas, Peter Carter, Agnes Samos, Harry Samos & Zelma Samos. Our wishes for a speedy recovery also go out to Kristy Byrd, granddaughter of John & Agnes Samos and to Kristy s young son, as well as to Inez Johnson, mother of Zelma Samos. DEATHS: Our sincere condolences to the family of Sara Peri, grandmother of Frank Peri, who died on March 16 at the age of 104. May her memory be eternal!!!!!!! ANASTASI (RESURRECTION) MEAL The Parish Council would like to invite all of our faithful to the Annual Anastasi Meal which will take place in the early morning hours following the Resurrection Service and Divine Liturgy on May 5, The light fare will include Avgolemono Soup and the Traditional Mageritsa Soup. ATTENDANCE March March March March Mar Ave Mar Ave YTD 13 Ave 196 YTD 12 Ave 190 Happy Easter Tsourekia Sale Order Now Be sure to place your order by: Sunday, April 14th Pick up orders on: Sunday, April 21st Call: Helen George Voula Vretakis Dottie Andre Cost: $8.00 (payable to Philoptochos) Thank you for supporting the Philoptochos Society in their fundraising efforts. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND NEW MEMBERS WELCOME SUNDAY APRIL 14, 2013 We will be recognizing the newest members of our Church family at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on April 14. A reception will follow in the Hellenic Center so that everyone can greet our new parishioners. If you or someone you know is new to Sts. Constantine & Helen Church Please contact Dianne Sun at dsungreek@hotmail.com so that you/they may be included. Koliva If you would like to purchase Koliva for memorials, you may contact: Helen George ( ), Anastasia Savrides ( ), or Athena Savvas ( ). Cross+Roads The approximate cost each month for the Cross+Roads is $375 for printing and $45 for mailing. Should you wish to help sponsor the publishing of the Cross+Roads, please contact the Church office. CHURCH LIST Subscribe to the church list for monthly links to the Cross+Roads and important church announcements at: DEADLINE Please information no later than the 20th day of the month to Nick Vlattas nvlattas@hewv.com

7 The Cross+Roads Page 7 C LUB AND COMMUNITY NEWS PHILOPTOCHOS: We continue to ask our friends and fellow parishioners to keep on collecting box tops for education as well as their Farm Fresh receipts and deposit them in the appropriate receptacles in the Narthex of our Church. And, as always, thank you for your support of our projects. We again remind our hardworking members that on April 17, 18 & 19, we will be baking our Easter Tsourekia. Please, be there to help as we need everyone s help. To our patrons: Please, place your order as soon as possible. To place an order, please call Dottie Andre, , Helen George, or Voula Vretakis, Orders need to be placed by April 14, at the latest. They may be picked at the Community Center anytime between April 19 and 21. We would greatly appreciate it if all orders are picked by Sunday, April 21. Once again, many, many thanks for your continued patronage. On Sunday, April 28, Philoptochos will host its annual Palm Sunday Luncheon, the proceeds of which will go to fund our many charities. We are looking forward to having many of you attend this Luncheon. Our capable chefs are already hard at work planning a delicious menu for all of us to enjoy. Mark your calendar: Sunday, April 28, immediately following the Divine Liturgy- Philoptochos Palm Sunday Luncheon. For the month of April, our obligations to the National Philoptochos Charities include: A contribution to the Sisterhood of Saint Basil Academy which provides for the physical needs of the children of Saint Basil Academy as well as graduation costs, awards and gifts; and a contribution to IOCC ( International Orthodox Christian Charities) which provides food, shelter and economic self-sufficiency to those in need. Our April meeting will be held Monday, April 1 beginning with refreshments at 6:30 pm. Hosting this meeting are Mdms. Helen Vaughn and Katherine Yeapanis. Again, we remind our members that the 2013 dues of $25.00 are now payable. We need to submit our per capita obligation to the National & Metropolitan Philoptochos by the end of April. Please, help us meet our deadline by paying your dues NOW. Thank you very much. ORDER OF AHEPA The AHEPA offers their sincere thanks to the community members for their support during AHEPA's Meatballs for Meatfare Luncheon. The money we made will benefit the AHEPA Scholarship Fund. Please mark your calendar for two upcoming events. First date: May 19, 2013, AHEPA will be sponsoring the "Community Awards Luncheon" after Church. The luncheon is free. Second date: June 14, 2013, AHEPA will be sponsoring its 3rd Annual Golf Classic at Kiln Creek Golf Course. The original golf date of May 10th was cancelled. Remember, this Golf Classic benefits AHEPA Scholarships. DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE For a number of years, the DOP has contributed in various ways to the efforts of those working for Habitat for Humanity. Again, this year, the Daughters, under the chairmanship of Zoe Lumpkin, donated a number of items, including two pans of baklava which were auctioned at the Habitat for Humanity s fundraising event at CNU in early March. We remind the prospective candidates for the local AHEPA/ DOP chapter scholarships that scholarship applications may be picked up at the AHEPA FAMILY CENTER, between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday. They must be returned to the Scholarship Committee postmarked no later than April 30. The April meeting of AHEPA/ DOP will be held Thursday, April 25, starting with dinner at 6:45 pm. PORT WINTER SHELTER Thank you to all who volunteered their hearts & time at Orcutt Baptist Church on March 3, 2013: Anna & Zena Mageras, Maria Petrou, Chris & Hope Zambas, Guy & Holly Gilman, Karen Pingley, Helen Micha, Anna Capobianco, John Christou, Christina Thames, Barney Barnes, Barry Hendricks, Ellie Costulis, Suzanne Killough, Petra Radulovic, Sharon Otero, Athena Beskenis, Father George Chioros, Steve Stephan and our many faithful friends from Saint Basil's. A special thank you to Elizabeth Puckett who served as the coordinator for our Parish. EASTER ITEMS NEEDED Year after year many of the items needed for our Church during Great and Holy Lent are donated by our parishioners. A few items are still needed this year. If you would like to sponsor any of these, please inquire in the Church Office. An entire list of our donors will be printed in the June Cross+Roads. Thank you! Daffodils for the Procession of the Cross (April 7th - Third Sunday of Lent) 4th Salutation Icon Flowers 5th Salutation (Akathist Hymn) Icon Flowers Eggs used for the Resurrection Service Egg box fillers for the Resurrection Service 3rd ANNUAL AHEPA GOLF TOURNAMENT ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT Woodrow Wilson Chapter No. 241 Scholarships FRIDAY, June 14, 2013 KILN CREEK GOLF CLUB AND RESORT 1:00 PM SHOTGUN START $100 PER GOLFER Includes Awards Dinner Following the Tournament TOURNAMENT DETAILS 4 Man Captain s Choice, Each Team Handicapped Individual Players and Teams of less than 3 will be paired Cash Awards Given at Awards Banquet 1st Place - $300, 2nd Place - $200, 3rd Place -$100 Awards for Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Hole-in-One!!! HOLE SPONSORSHIPS $ Individual / $ Entire Tee or Green ENTRY DEADLINE: June 7, 2013 Entry Forms available in Narthex or Contact: BUTCH KYPRIANDES (757) OR at polyga604@gmail.com

8 The Cross+Roads Page 8 SAVE THE DATE! BEHOLD THE LIGHT! Vacation Bible School 2013: June 24-28, mornings Volunteers are needed!! HYD LUMINARIES Our Hellenic Youth Dancers will be selling luminaries throughout Great Lent to commemorate those who have gone to eternal rest. The luminaries will be lit during the Good Friday procession with the Epitaphion on Friday, May 3rd. Visit the table during coffee hour to purchase yours. APRIL YOUTH CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS *Sat, April 13th GOYA Lock-In (for grades 7-12). Meeting in Williamsburg at Pirate s Cove at 1pm for Putt-Putt and then we will end up at the Church for the evening. RSVP to Christina Thames by Wed, April 10th if you want to attend. *Sat, April 20th St. John Chrysostom District of Virginia Oratorical Festival beginning at 10am. Hellenic Youth Dancers performing at Hampton International Children s Festival *Sun, April 21st Godparents Sunday Plan to come to church with your Godfamily on this day! We will have a special photo collage of Godparents & Godchildren in the Hellenic Center Lobby. To be included, submit a copy of your favorite photo with the names of those pictured to Christina Thames by Mon, April 15th. Photos will not be returned. *Sat, April 27th Lazarus Saturday Teaching Liturgy at 9am, followed by Myrophores Practice (for young ladies in 1st-6th Grades who want to serve on Holy Friday: contact Lea Holbrook at ljholbrook@gmail.com for more info), Communion Breakfast, and Making of Palm Crosses everyone is invited! *Sunday, April 28th Palm Sunday; No Sunday School The beautiful prayer below was a collaborative effort of our 3rd-5th Grades Sunday School class. It was written by Athena Lansdell, Maria Stuebner, Chris Konstantinou, Dean Peri, Yianni Tsimplekis, and Cris Campbell on March 10, We wanted to share it with you during this Lenten season: I+I YOUTH CORNER I+I CONGRATULATIONS! AMAZING ATHLETES IN THE CLASS OF 2013 We have three young ladies in our parish who have signed to play sports in college next year! Athena Summa will be swimming at Pittsburgh. MaryElizabeth Warhol will be swimming at Auburn. MaryElizabeth also recently won two state championships for the 200 yd freestyle and the 100 yd backstroke. Sydney Galoozis will be playing volleyball for the Citadel. We are so proud of you, ladies! (below): The weekend of Feb. 22nd, students from throughout Virginia gathered for the 9th Annual OCF Retreat for college students at the College of William & Mary. (at left and below): Our HOPE/ JOY children had a GAME DAY with a little help from the GOYA on Feb. 24th. ~REPENTANCE PRAYER~ Dear Heavenly Father, Please forgive me for my sins. I will try to forgive others as they have forgiven me. I know I have done wrong. I will fight the evil sins in me. Please forgive me for all the sins I have committed. Thank you Father. OCMC COIN BOXES to benefit the Orthodox Christian Mission Center have been passed out to students. This a special annual project that we may choose to engage in during our Lenten journey. The coins that fill these boxes will be used to assist the Orthodox Church in ministering to people throughout the world in many different countries. All coin boxes should be returned by Sunday, May 19th. (below): The GOYA enjoyed a prelenten retreat with other GOYAns from throughout Virginia on March at Camp Piankatank.

9 The Cross+Roads Page SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL Our parish was privileged to hear the amazing Oratorical speeches of five young people on Sunday, March 10th (pictured below). We will be publishing their speeches in the next few months so that everyone can benefit from the fruits of their labors. Our parish of Sts. Constantine & Helen is hosting the next level of competition (district: state of Virginia) on Saturday, April 20th beginning at 10am. Everyone is invited to attend and hear the speeches prepared by young people from throughout the state. A light Lenten lunch will be served. If you can help on this day, please contact Christina Thames. From left to right (back row): Hayden Hendricks, Dimitri Konstantinou, Christian Detweiler. (front row:) Anna Paisley Gray, Alexandra Swanenburg. Sts. Constantine & Helen by Alexandra Swanenburg, 4th Grade I am going to tell you the story of Sts. Constantine and Helen. I chose Sts. Constantine and Helen because my church s name is Sts. Constantine and Helen. Also, my grandmother s saint is St. Constantine. My mother s saint is St. Helen. St. Helen was mother to St. Constantine, future sole ruler of the Roman Empire. St. Constantine showed great respect and honor to his mother. When St. Constantine became emperor, he named his mother, Augusta. St. Constantine next became sole ruler of the Western Roman Empire. He issued the Edict of Milan saying Christians can practice their religion freely. He expanded the issue to the entire Roman Empire when he became sole ruler of that, too. Christians could now be Christians in peace! St. Constantine loved the Sign of the Cross and wanted to find Jesus cross. He sent St. Helen to find it. Even though she was getting older, she was excited to do her task. A Hebrew told her where it was and she found it. She gave the cross to the Patriarch. St. Constantine did many good deeds in Jerusalem. She founded over 80 churches, and she found Christ s tomb. Christ s tomb was later put in one of the churches that she founded. I like how St. Constantine let Christians worship freely. I also like how St. Helen found the cross. It was cool that she founded so many churches. I am very glad I learned about Sts. Constantine and Helen. They are very interesting saints that I would like to learn more about. I am glad that I was named after St. Helen, like my mom. When my grandmother hears this story, she ll be glad that she was named after St. Constantine, too. Sts. Constantine and Helen are important saints with an interesting story. I am really glad I learned about them. Light in the Orthodox Church by Anna Paisley Gray, 5th Grade In just a few weeks, standing here at midnight, the priest will walk out of the altar in darkness, holding a candle. He will say, Come, Receive the light. But the priest means more than just, Light your candle! Light is mentioned many times in the Bible. Light was the very first thing that God created. God said, Let there be light, and suddenly light appeared out of the heavy darkness that had been there. I got a telescope for Christmas, and recently I have been looking through it at stars, constellations, and planets, specifically Jupiter. They are super bright, and shine up in the dark night. It gives me a sense of wonder and an appreciation for God s creation of Light. You can see signs of light everywhere. In the icons around us here, Light shines in Saints halos, representing their holiness. Light in the halos represents the presence of the Holy Spirit in these holy people. An example of Light in the Gospels occurs during Christ s Transfiguration. In the Transfiguration, Jesus and his disciples were hiking up a mountain. When they got to the top, Jesus shone a very bright white. It was so dazzling white that they fell on their faces so they would not be blinded. Then the disciples that were with Jesus did not only know that Jesus was God, but they understood and experienced it. Another example of Light and holiness is told of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. He was born in 1759 in Russia, and was a very good Orthodox monk. Many people came to ask him questions and seek advice. One day a man went to Father Seraphim s camp. The man did not understand how he could know when he was in the presence of the Holy Spirit. They talked for hours with St. Seraphim explaining, and the man trying to understand, and when St. Seraphim could explain no more, Saint Seraphim s face miraculously shined as brightly as the sun, and his eyes flashed lightning strikes. The man described later: Imagine in the center of the sun, in the dazzling light of midday the face of a man talking to you. You see the movement of his lips and only a blinding light spreading far around for several yards and illuminating the snow blanket which covered the forest glade and snowflakes which sprinkled me and the great Elder. He described feeling calmness, peace, joy, warmth, and a sweet fragrance. And THEN the man knew that he was in the presence of the Holy Spirit. He had experience it right then and now he understood. In the Orthodox Church, light represents holiness and divinity, although we will not see the Holy Transfiguration or Saint Seraphim, we are still called to Receive the Light. How can we receive the Light that God shines? By trying to be holy. By acquiring the Holy Spirit through Baptism, and by prayer, and fasting. We can be nice. We should be kind to other people in the church or anywhere that we go. We should also share the light which means to be kind and give to people in need. In the Resurrection service when the priests shares the candlelight, his light never gets dimmer. In the same way, when we share kindness, charity, joy, and spiritual light with other people, our light will not diminish either. In fact, our own light becomes even brighter!

10 The Cross+Roads Page 10 P ARISH COUNCIL MINUTES December 17, 2012 The meeting convened at 7:08 PM by John Dermanis with the opening prayer by Father George. The following items were discussed and action items are shown in bold script. Present: Father George Chioros, John Dermanis, Kent Paumier, Michael Chalkias, Bobby Vidakis, Bobby Garofalis, Jason Holbrook, Anastasia Theodorogiannis, Elias Doulgerakis & Frank Peri Absent: Theo Galoozis, Butch Kypriandes Minutes: Vidakis motion to approve 19 Nov 12 meeting minutes; Seconded by Theodorogiannis; Passed unanimously Correspondence: Letter of Thanks from St. Basils Academy for our $10K donation from the Golf Tournament Letter of Thanks from Greek Orthodox Church of America, Archbishop Demetrios, dated 12 Dec 12 for our $ Sandy Relief Donation. Letter from the Metropolis of New Jersey, Metropolitan Evangelos, Dated 12 Dec 12, information for the Annual Metropolis of New Jersey Sisterhood of Presbyteres Retreat Oct 13. Donation Request for the Ronald McDonald House, New York Greek Division Donation Request from OCMC FR. M. Ritsi Executive Director, for the Albania Mission Donation Request from IOCC, C.M. Triantafilou, Executive Director, for their work in Ethiopia Donation Request from FOCUS North America for their programs in North America Treasurer s Report: By Mike Chalkias attached with minutes. Stewardship is ahead of budget. The Fall Festival hoping to net $35K we are down about $15K due to Sandy. Hellenic Center rentals are up this year. We have stopped the bleeding, but one bad festival will be a problem. Committee Reports Youth: By Christina Thames attached with minutes House / Education: We have a rental 28 Dec 12 Priest s Report: Thanked Christina for the Christmas Pageant. Went over the Christmas service schedule and ushering requirements Renee Root will be honored with the Athenagoras Award on Sunday 20 Jan 13 for. Choirs from Norfolk, Richmond and Falls Church will be here. The election results have been mailed to the Metropolis Thanked everyone who served on the parish council this past year for their service and welcomed the incoming members. New Years Eve Dinner & Dance is at Norfolk this year. Tickets $35.00 for adults & $10.00 for children Poinsettia Donations We have eight plants left at a cost of $ Parish Council Installation 13 Jan 13 Unfinished Business: Library Paumier reported we have not heard back from Peerless Restoration for the estimate on HEPA vacuuming for the books. Dermanis - To date we have $ in donations for the restoration. Fall Festival We grossed about $80, with about $ outstanding. Expenses at $33, should net about $45K. New Business: Solea Railing Dermanis presented the proposal showing the brass rail locations. The cost estimate from Custom Welding INC., Williamsburg VA. Is $3, Katie Orphanidys has offered to donate the railing in memory of her husband Paul. Motion by Dermanis to accept Katie Orphanidys railing donation as part of her stewardship in memory of her husband Paul. Seconded by Vidakis; Passed unanimously. Advance Comfort Contract Renewal, 2 Year Maintenance Agreement Cost is $ Motion by Holbrook to continue agreement with Advance Comfort. Seconded by Garofalis; Passed unanimously with one abstention Budget - Chalkias pulling together a budget draft. Will meet 1 ST week of January. New Years Eve Dinner & Dance Norfolk - Tickets $35.00 for adults & $10.00 for children New Years Eve Dinner & Dance Williamsburg Tickets $50.00 includes dinner and breakfast Adjournment: FR. George closed with the prayer at 8:20 PM. Next meeting Monday 28 Jan 13 at 7:00 PM Respectively Submitted, Kent Paumier January 28, 2013 The meeting convened at 7:00 PM by John Dermanis with the opening prayer by Father George Chioros. The following items were discussed and action items are shown in bold script. Present: Father George Chioros, John Dermanis, Kent Paumier, Michael Chalkias, Bobby Vidakis, Bobby Garofalis, Elias Doulgerakis, Frank Peri, Zena Mageras & Rodger Headricks Absent: Jason Holbrook, Butch Kypriandes Minutes: Vidakis motion to approve 17 Dec 12 meeting minutes; Seconded by Peri, Passed unanimously Correspondence: Letter from STs. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Merrillville, IN., J.E. Petalas, Chairman & J. Massow, P.C. President, Dated 16 Jan 13, Requesting our participation in their 100 TH Anniversary Program Thank You Letter from The Virginia Council of Churches, FR. N.G. Bacalis, Dated 16 Jan 13, for our $ Donation Letter and Donation Request from The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North & South America, FR. C.T. Metropulos, Executive Director, Dated 20 Jan 13 on the Programs of the Orthodox Christian Network and Share the Light Sunday, 20 Jan 13. Donation Request from the Salvation Army, Major F.E. Feinauer, to support their Programs. Treasurer s Report: By Mike Chalkias attached with minutes. We have stopped the bleeding and we need to work on revenue. Committee Reports Stewardship: By Barry Hendricks attached with minutes Summary We had 273 parishioners contribute $193, to our annual Stewardship. There were some people who did not know how much they owed for their stewardship. We need to post statements to the parishioners Barry also brought up becoming a host church for the Port Project. Discussed the requirements for being a host church for this week long event. Zena Mageras volunteered to be the P.C. point of contact with Elizabeth Puckett. Action Dermanis to get an outline of the host churches requirement from E. Puckett. Youth: By Christina Thames attached with minutes. Priest s Report: By Father George Chioros 8 Jan 13 Performed the opening prayer for the City Council 18 Jan 13 Prayer for the Virginia House of Delegates 20 Jan 13 Renee Root will receive The Patriarch Athenagoras Medal after the Liturgy. There will be about 40 choir members from our sister churches attending the Liturgy. 20 Jan 13 Port Project is at Tabernacle Baptist Church 3 Feb 13 Souper Bowl Sunday for the IOCC will be the 2 ND collection 6 Feb 13 Festival Meeting at 6:30 PM 17 Feb 13 Friendship Sunday invite a friend or neighbor to come to church with you 2 Mar 13 HWPS Dinner theater. Proceeds to go to new banquet chairs for the Hellenic Center 10 Mar 13 AHEPA Meatball Dinner after the Liturgy. Fundraiser for the scholarship fund. 10 Mar 13 Oratorical Festival at 1:00 PM New Business: 24 Feb 13 - Spring General Assembly after the Liturgy Adjournment: Father George closed with a prayer at 7:55 PM. Next meeting Monday, 18 Feb 13 at 7:00 PM Respectively Submitted, Kent Paumier February 18, 2013 The meeting convened at 7:05 PM by John Dermanis with the opening prayer by Father George Chioros The following items were discussed and action items are shown in bold script. Present: Father George Chioros, John Dermanis, Michael Chalkias, Bobby Vidakis, Bobby Garofalis, Elias Doulgerakis, Butch Kypriandes & Frank Peri Absent: Kent Paumier, Jason Holbrook, Roger Headrick Guests/Visitors: Minutes: Peri motion to dispense with the reading of the 28 Jan 13 meeting minutes; Seconded by Vidakis. Passed unanimously Correspondence: Thank You note from the GOYA for the Parish Council add in the GOYA Basketball Add Book. Treasurer s Report: By Mike Chalkias attached with minutes. May need to transfer funds before the Festival. Committee Reports Stewardship: By Barry Hendricks Barry compared last year numbers. Average pledge went up. Barry is concerned with the parishioners filling out the time and talent element of the Stewardship Pledge Form. Peri suggested informing the parishioners at the General Assembly. President questioned if online system helped Youth: By Christina Thames attached with minutes Maintenance / Building / Security / Audio: Dermanis Parish Council pictures need to be put back up. Concern of painting / concrete repairs. Steve will repaint hallway on church time. Doulgerakis Breezeway and drain discussion. Drains need to be reopened and he will do this with minimal expense. Dermanis emphasized we are still under contract with roofing company.

11 The Cross+Roads Page 11 (Continued from page 10) House: January Langley Federal Rental, about 300 people for $ Income will show up in February statement. Additional 3 hr meetings at $ Newport News Public Schools 5K for testing rental for weekday mornings. Monday after Easter. If Easter reception, Steve must clean on Sunday. VA Daffodil and Tulip Society does statewide show in Spring and Fall. Asked about 2 weeks in 2016 and We cannot plan ahead that far at moment. Library: Working with Kent to get the final estimate for HEPA vacuuming of books. Priest s Report: By Father George Chioros 24 Feb - General Assembly; House of Delegated in Richmondoffered prayer Virginia Pastoral in Riverside Hospital PORT Project met with Sister David Ann Niski (PORT Program), S. Stephens, E. Puckett & C. Thames on using our facility for the project. Discussion of partitioning hall to separate male / female clients. Upstairs will not be an option. Other host churches are small and divided. 3-4 Mar Feeding homeless at Orcutt Baptist 2 Mar HWPS- Dinner Theater 10 Mar AHEPA meatball for meat fare On call for Richmond church while Father Bacalisis is celebrating 40 th Anniversary in priesthood. 102 lbs food donated to Food Bank. J. Karatsikis delivered for us. 18 Mar Great and Holy Lent begins 28 Feb General Assembly & Stavroula Gailey will have a reception in memory of Platon May Clergy Laity at the Venetian in Garfield NJ. Unfinished Business: Solea Railings - 2nd meeting next Wednesday morning. New Business: Parish Communications - President Dermanis looking at quotes and details for Parish communication system that Norfolk and Winston Salem have been using. This would be only for church and not clubs and for Father as alert system. Need to purchase box and attach to fax machine. This sends messages to groups as Phone Tree. Meeting with Wells Fargo- Bobby Vidakis, Frank Peri, John Dermanisbanking options and costs, fees and update signature cards Discussion of festival funds and reason for 2 banks. Dermanis stressed Town Bank was going to give credit card machines. Adjournment: Father closed with a prayer at 7:50 PM. Next meeting Monday, 18 Mar 13, at 7:00 PM. Frank Peri Bible Reading for March meeting. Recorded by Zena Mageras, 18 Feb 13 Respectively Submitted, Kent Paumier Treasurer's Report as of February 28, 2013 Income Statement Year to Date Actual Year to Date Last Year Year to Date Budget Parishioner Revenue 42,502 50,143 47,550 Fundraising Revenue (1,860) (779) Hellenic Center Revenue 2,500 11,901 1,000 Other Revenue Total Revenue 43,492 61,346 49,250 Employee Expenses $ 41,597 $ 41,789 $ 43,470 GOA Fair Share 12,000 12,480 12,000 Church Life 1,590 2,268 1,050 Grounds & Maintenance 2,957 3,580 5,950 Fin, Legal & Insurance 3,775 3,947 3,900 Supplies 6,773 8,065 7,134 U li es 10,995 11,032 14,000 Total Expense 79,687 83,161 87,504 Opera ng Income (36,195) (21,815) (38,254) Cash Posi on Current Mon Actual Same Mon Last Year Current Mon Budget Cash Opera ng $ 19,574 $ 24,123 $ 17,428 Cash Fes val 39,024 37,609 39,024 Investments 101,790 97,842 99, , , ,160 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Monday Compline 6:00pm Philoptochos Meeting 6:30pm 2 Tuesday HYD Practice 6:15pm, 7:15pm 3 Wednesday Presanctified Liturgy 6:00pm 4 Thursday HWPS Meeting 6:30pm 5 Friday 7:00pm 3 rd Salutations to the Theotokos 7 Sunday Sunday of the Holy Cross Orthros 8:45am Liturgy 10:00am 5 year Memorial for Christodoulos Gouletas 8 Monday Compline 6:00pm 9 Tuesday HYD Practice 6:15pm, 7:15pm 10 Wednesday Presanctified Liturgy 6:00pm 12 Friday 7:00pm 4th Salutations to the Theotokos 13 Saturday GOYA Lock-In Retreat 14 Sunday Sunday of St. John Climacus New Member Welcome Sunday Orthros 8:45am Liturgy 10:00am 25 year Memorial for Patricia Vlassopoulos Demson 25 year Memorial for Efstathios Vlassopoulos Demson 15 Monday Compline 6:00pm Parish Council 7:00pm April Tuesday HYD Practice 6:15pm, 7:15pm 17 Wednesday Presanctified Liturgy 6:00pm Festival Committee 6:30pm 19 Friday Akathist Hymn 7:00pm 20 Saturday District Oratorical Festival 9:00am 21 Sunday Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt Godparents Sunday Orthros 8:45am Liturgy 10:00 22 Monday Compline 6:00pm 23 Tuesday HYD Practice 6:15pm, 7:15pm 24 Wednesday Presanctified Liturgy 6:00pm 25 Thursday Ahepa/Daughters 6:30pm 27 Saturday Lazarus Saturday 9:00am Teaching Divine Liturgy Communion Breakfast, Myrophores Practice Palm Cross Preparation 28 Sunday Palm Sunday Orthros 8:45am Liturgy 10:00am Philoptochos Palm Sunday Luncheon Nymfios Service 7:00pm 29 Monday Holy Monday Nymfios Service 7:00pm 30 Tuesday Holy Tuesday Nymfios Service 7:00pm

12 Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 60 Traverse Road Newport News VA Return Address Requested Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 50 Newport News Virginia C OME WORSHIP THE GLORY OF GOD Sunday Services 9:00 a.m. Matins 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 11:15 a.m. Religious Education (Sep-May) 11:30 a.m. Christian Fellowship (Hellenic Center) Phone (757) Fax (757) Mission Statement The mission of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Newport News, Virginia is to keep, practice, and proclaim the Orthodox Christian Faith. The work and ministry of our Parish will include proclaiming the Gospel, sanctifying the faithful through God's grace in worship, the Divine Liturgy and the Sacraments, and enhancing their spiritual life. We will fulfill the great commission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by inviting others into the Church through Baptism and/or Chrismation, educating them in the Orthodox Faith through the establishment of programs, schools and philanthropic activities, and implementing Christian ministries.